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Butterflies love the warmth of sunshine so we are keeping our fingers crossed for a delightfully sunny day as we look for butterflies in the Black Mountain Nature Reserve.
In autumn we see not only how colourful butterflies are when they fly but also how well “camouflaged” they are when resting on logs or rocks. Which butterflies will we see? Imperial Jezebels, Australian Painted Ladies, Common Brown butterflies and/or others in Autumn? We all love sunlight, and many sweet-scented flowers, at least those of long tubular form, rely on butterflies and moths to pollinate them. Join our local expert, Dr Suzi Bond to see and hear about butterflies, and the plants they like, near the summit of Black Mountain.
It will be a generally easy ramble with some steep sections and steps.
Copies of the “Field Guide to the Butterflies of the Australian Capital Territory” by Suzi Bond with Steve Holliday and John Stein will be for cash sale. Other booklets will be for sale, too.
There will be two walks on Sunday 9 March 2025, one leaving at 10:30am and the other leaving at 1:30pm.
Meet: Lookout Terrace slightly uphill from Telstra Tower on Black Mountain (see banners).
Bring: Binoculars to see the butterflies more clearly if you wish. Water. Snacks if you wish. Donation.
Wear: Sturdy walking gear, including hat and stout shoes.
Both walks are now fully booked.